Description
Grilled Fajita Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that fuses the smoky essence of grilled chicken and peppers with tender pasta, all brought together by a zesty lime sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe guarantees a fiesta at your table, delighting friends and family with every bite. Easy to prepare but impressive enough for special occasions, this colorful meal will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into strips and chop the bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, and fajita seasoning; marinate for 20 minutes.
- Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; grill marinated chicken and vegetables for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred.
- In a large bowl, mix drained pasta with grilled ingredients; drizzle lime juice and sprinkle cilantro on top. Toss gently.
- Serve warm topped with cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg